Animals and Plants

Issuance of Permits for Dried Grains

Overview

This service enables Importers and Exporters to import/export the following products; grain-based animal feed for poultry and livestock; sorghum & sorghum products; maize & maize products; millet and millet products; wheat grain; pulses (castor beans, groundnuts); and sunflower seed.

Who is eligible?
  • Registered Businesses (Companies and Hawkers)
  • Citizens (Farmers and Individuals)
How do I get this service?

In order to attain a dried grains import permit, applicants should bring the relevant documents to the nearest authorized Permit Issuing Office where the Authorized Officer will fill in and complete, at the time of request, a permit form with specific details which include;

Quantities and type of locally procured products to be imported as follows;

  • 30% of the maize grain and 70% of the maize meal, samp, maize rice or animal feed for poultry and livestock
  • 50% of the sorghum grain and 70% of the sorghum meal, sorghum rice or any other processed sorghum product (animal feed).
  • Border post of entry
  • Country of origin of import
  • Endorsement at the border post by Botswana Unified Revenue Services (BURS).
What supporting documents are required?
  • Proof of local purchase
  • A certified copy of valid National Identification card (Omang)
  • An original and valid Hawkers or Trading License
  • A letter of Authorization to apply on behalf of the Company
  • A original and valid Sanitary and Phytosanitary (SPS) Certificate
  • A valid Botswana Bureau of Standards (BOBS) Certificates
How long will this service take?

One (1) working day

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Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, Agriculture, Food Security.

Keywords

dried grains import permit, grain-based animal feed.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Agriculture

Animal Transit Permit

Overview

The Permit is used primarily by businesses that wish to transport animals/wildlife in and out of Botswana. The Permit is necessary as it restricts movement of animals/wildlife from one place to another. This Permit covers land and air transport. There are no restrictions on the number of animals to be transported and the Permit does not include domestic animals.

Who is eligible?

Botswana citizens and non-citizens wishing to transport animals in and out of Botswana.

How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit Animal Transit Application Form to Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Animal/Wildlife Import Permit for those who import
  • Animal/Wildlife Export Permit for those who export
  • Certified Copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Physical Examination of Animal before import and export
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Related Forms
Animal Transit Application Form (344.39 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

Fees differ according to the animal products and species as per Wildlife Act of 1992.

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Animal transit permit , animals/wildlife, land and air transport.

Synonyms

Animal transit permit ,  animals/wildlife,  land and air transport.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Animal/Wildlife Import Permit

Overview

The transport of animal/wildlife into Botswana requires a permit. The permit is necessary to restrict movement of animals/wildlife into Botswana. Those interested in the permit must contact the Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species of Wild Fauna and Flora (CITES) licensing office at the Department of Wildlife and National Parks for guidance regarding import and export of CITES controlled species. This permit covers land and air modes of transport. Exotic species are not allowed to be imported to Botswana. The service is mostly used by Game Ranchers.

Who is eligible?

Citizen and Non-Citizen

How do I get this service?
What supporting documents are required?
  • Export Permit from country of departure
  • Certified Copy of National Identity Card (Omang)
  • Certified Copy of Passport
  • Physical Examination report of Animal before export
  • Contact details from country of departure
How long will this service take?

Immediate

Related Forms
Animal Wildlife /Import Application Form (344.39 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

The prices differ according to the animal products and species as per Wildlife Conservation and National Parks Act of 1992.

Meta tags

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Keywords

Transport, animal/wildlife,  Exotic species  

Synonyms

Transport, animal/wildlife,  Exotic species

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Bird Licence

Overview

It is a licence that allows one to hunt certain species of birds except the endangered ones.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and Non-Citizens eighteen (18) years and above

How do I get this service?

Any nearest Wildlife & National Park offices

What supporting documents are required?
  • Citizens- A certified copy of a valid National Identification Card (Omang)
  • Non-Citizens- Certified Copy of Passport
  • Certificate of the rifle
  • Registration documents from the camps/lodges
How long will this service take?

Five (5) working days

Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

 

Cost

Duration

Citizens

 

BWP25.00

Bird hunting season in a year

Non-Citizens

BWP150.00

1 Week

 

BWP300.00                

1 month

 

BWP750.00                

1 Year
Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana.

Keywords

Bird licence, bird hunting

Synonyms

Bird licence

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Guinea Fowl Farming Permit

Overview

The service is for those who want to farm or breed Guinea Fowl within Botswana. This service is closely monitored by the Department of Wildlife and National Parks.

Who is eligible?

Citizens and non -citizens who are eighteen (18) years of age and above

How do I get this service?
  • Download, complete and submit the Guinea Fowl Farming Application Form together with supporting documentation in person
  • You will be contacted for an inspection of the “pen” (where the guinea fowl will be housed) as per the guinea fowl structure guidelines
  • A permit will be issued to you by surface mail, email or collected in person should all aspects of the application process be satisfactory
What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of Title Deed, Lease Agreement Form or Plot Certificate
  • A certified copy of a valid National Identity Card (Omang)
  • A certified copy of Passport for Non-Citizens
  • Letter of consent and certified copy of identity card from landlord (if land is leased)
  • Guinea fowl structure or the pen (where the guinea fowl will be housed)
How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days

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Guinea Fowl Farming Application Form (123.58 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

No cost

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana,

 

Keywords

 Guinea Fowl structure, Guinea Fowl Farming Permit

Synonyms

Guinea fowl farming, guinea fowl breeding

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism

Veldt Product Exporters Permit

Overview

The Permit regulates and monitors sustainable utilisation of Veldt Products. A Veldt Product means non-domesticated, vegetative biological resources that may be used for construction, medical, food, cultural activities and firewood. The Permit is valid for 30 days from date of issuance.

Who is eligible?
  • Citizens of Botswana who are 18 years and above
  • Residents with valid resident permits and passports who are 18 years and above
  • Non-residents with valid passports who are 18 years and above
How do I get this service?

Download, complete and submit the Veldt Product Exporters Permit Form to the nearest Department of Forestry and Range Resources office.

What supporting documents are required?
  • Certified copy of National identity card (Omang)
  • Valid residential permit and passport for residents
  • Valid passports for non-residents
How long will this service take?

Three (3) working days.

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Agricultural Resources Subsidiary Legislation (velds product regulations) (28.75 KB)
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Veld Product Permit Application Form (393.76 KB)
Theme for this service
Animals and Plants
How much does it cost?

Citizens: BWP 500.00

Residents: BWP 1000.00

Non-residents: BWP 2000.00

Meta tags

Botswana, Botswana Government, Republic of Botswana, Government of Botswana, visiting Department of Forestry and Range Resources offices in Botswana.

Keywords

Veldt product, exporters permit.

Ministry submitting this Service
Ministry of Environment and Tourism
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